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Cleaning
the
air filter
CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, alwaysweareye protection
when cleaning the filter with compressed air1
Do
not use fuel to clean the air filter.
Unhook the filter hood clips
(1)
with the combination tool and
remove the filter hood
(2).
Pull out the choke
(3)
to prevent dirt particles from getting into
the carburetor.
Unhook the air filter retainer
(4)
by pressing in the direction
shown by the arrow.
Pull the air filter
(5)
up and out.
IMPORTANT: Cover the intake opening with a clean cloth to
prevent dirt particles from getting into the carburetor.
Choosing the right filter: The fleece filter is for use in dry or
dusty conditions, The nylon filter is for use in damp conditions.
Pry apart the top and bottom of the air filter as shown in Figure.
Cleaning the fleece filter: Carefully tap out dust or carefully
blow out dust from the insidewith compressed air.
Do
not brush
the fleece, as this will force dirt particles into the fabric. If the
filter is very dirty, it can be washed in lukewarm water with
regular dishwashing detergent. Note that the fleece filter does
not need to be cleaned until there
is
a noticeable
loss
of power.
If cleaning the filter does not bring an improvement in
performance, it is time to replace it.
Cleaning the nylon filter: Use a
soft
brush or blow out dirt from
the inside with compressed air. If the filter is very dirty, it can be
washed in lukewarm water with regular dishwashing deter-
gent. Clean frequently (several times a day) when working in
very dusty or dirty conditions. Full engine power is possible
only with a clean air filter!
Let the air filter dry completely.
Put the top and bottom sections back together.
Before assembling theairfilter, checkthechokeflapforany dirt
particles. If there are any, remove them with a brush.
CAUTION:
If
the air filter becomes damaged, replace im-
mediately! Pieces
of
cloth or large dirt particles can de-
stroy the enginel
Put in the air filter
(5)
and press down the air filter retainer
(4)
evenly with thumb and forefinger until it clicks.
Push in the choke
(3)
and push the throttle all the way in to
deactivate the half-throttle lock.
Put on the filter hood
(2)
and hook in the clips
(I).
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